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Novartis, Macquarie University team up to offer free breast checks to beat cancer
Macquarie University and Novartis have teamed up with Pink Hope to offer free breast checks at The Marquee, 5 and 6 October
How I made this: brain injury innovators collaborate in Macquarie Park
What happens when two injury management innovators sit side-by-side in a start up incubator? Hear Ed, Shane and Daniel’s inspiring collaboration story - and why Macquarie Park has been great for them.
New ‘town centre’ plans revealed for Macquarie Park
Plans to create a new ‘town centre’ for Macquarie Park on Herring Road have been revealed by Transport for NSW, with before and after images showing less traffic, more space for people and even outdoor dining options.
Ready to grow your R&D idea? Free CSIRO course will support small businesses
Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) working in manufacturing and looking to innovate are being invited to explore new research and development opportunities that will contribute towards building Australia’s manufacturing capability.
Fujitsu launches game-changing tech for Rural Fire Service
Macquarie Park headquartered Fujitsu (Talavera Road) will introduce a small, but lifesaving, piece of technology to 5000 of New South Wales Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) emergency response vehicles.
Macquarie Park and Ryde transport plan recognised with top industry innovation award
A bold vision for travel and transport in Macquarie Park and the City of Ryde has received a top award from industry peers. City of Ryde’s Integrated Transport Strategy 2041 picked up a significant accolade at the Australian Institute of Traffic Planning and Management Awards last week, in recognition of its innovative approach.
How I Made This: melo, a Macquare Park startup helping families share the mental load
How can you manage a modern family’s admin, without one person carrying all the mental load? That’s the problem local entrepreneurs, melo, set out to solve.
Discover their journey in the latest installment of our occasional video series, “How I Made This”.
Schneider Electric workplace up for design award
Schneider Electric, has been named as a finalist in the 2022 Innovation and Excellence Awards for innovation in the built environment.
Fujitsu’s Macquarie Park partnerships develops new aneurysm AI diagnostic
A new artificial intelligence-enabled diagnostic tech - created by a Mac Park industry and research partnership - could help the estimated 210,000,000 people affected by brain aneurysms world-wide.
More travel choice: new cycleway connects Macquarie Park
Macquarie Park commuters have more ways to move with the arrival of a new cycleway connecting them to the surrounding community - traffic free!
How I Made This: Defy-Hi Robotics - inventing a new way to maintain buildings
Amazing ideas evolve in Australia’s original innovation district! Today we’re introducing you to a local entrepreneur in the first of our occasional video series: “How I Made This”.
Young planners have their say on the future of Macquarie Park via new program
A team of aspiring planners have jumped at the chance to help deliver the future of Macquarie Park via a pilot internship program, led by Stockland at their $2billion development site M_Park.
GoGet car share arrives at Macquarie Exchange
Macquarie Park is fast becoming one of Australia's largest commercial car share hubs with two GoGet car spaces now available onsite at Macquarie Exchange located on Lane Cove Rd, Macquarie Park.
Macquarie Park Space Summit: new Optus satellite trial connects remote communities
Optus has kicked off a trial of new satellite technologies that will connect rural and remote communities with high quality voice and data services via space instead of wires.
All aboard hydrogen bus powered by North Ryde’s BOC
Your morning commute to work could soon be on hydrogen-powered buses using energy developed by North Ryde’s BOC.
Sanofi joins Connect Macquarie Park Innovation District
Leading local employer Sanofi (Talavera Road) is celebrating 15 years in Australia’s original innovation district by joining us as a member of Connect Macquarie Park Innovation District. Welcome!
Optus to keep Sydney’s lights on with drones, AI and 5G magic…
Macquarie Park local Optus will help keep the lights on across Sydney - using drones, AI and some 5G magic.
The innovative trial of fifth generation tech is for electricity supplier Endeavour Energy, and designed to help improve how inspections happen on their distribution network.
Introducing the app that makes shopping online safer
E-commerce and shopping online have skyrocketed during the COVID19 pandemic, but how safe are the websites you’re purchasing from? The Optus-Macquarie University Cyber Security Hub has the answer!
Veggies off the table for kids this Christmas
If you’re having trouble getting your kids to eat vegetables, it turns out there’s a scientific reason why. It’s all in the microbiome.
World first blood test a game changer for Alzheimers
Good news this Christmas! World-first research from Macquarie University could diagnose Alzheimer’s disease up to 20 years before a patient shows symptoms.